Business Analyst
Job No:
LCC1978
Location:
Lismore
About Lismore City Council:
Our vision is driven by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of the services we offer our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.
About this Position:
The Business Analyst supports informed decision‑making across Council’s property portfolio by translating data into meaningful insights and practical improvements. Reporting to the Commercial Analyst, this role plays a key part in strengthening the analysis, reporting, and delivery of property and commercial decisions.
You will work across leasing, licensing, acquisitions and property operations to develop financial models, build reporting and contribute to business cases. The role focuses on improving data quality, refining processes and supporting a consistent, evidence‑based approach to property and commercial activities.
Working closely with the Commercial and Property Services team, you will analyse performance trends, map business processes and develop dashboards and reporting that support both operational and strategic decision‑making. The role also contributes to building internal capability by supporting better use of systems, data and analysis tools.
This position is well-suited to an analytically strong professional looking to apply business analysis skills in a commercial and property environment, with the opportunity to influence decision‑making and improve how information is used across the organisation.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
- Training and development opportunities.
What we trust you to deliver:
- Clear, data‑driven insights, supporting property, commercial and investment decisions
- Reliable reporting and dashboards, improving visibility of performance, revenue and trends
- Well‑structured business cases and financial models, supporting transactions and initiatives
- Improved data quality and system outputs, ensuring accuracy and consistency of property information
- Practical process improvements, using mapping and analysis to enhance efficiency and service delivery
What you will need to be successful:
- Experience in business analysis or a similar analytical role
- Strong analytical and modelling skills, particularly in Excel and data interpretation
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights, tailored to different stakeholders
- Experience in process mapping and continuous improvement, with a structured, problem‑solving approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to contribute to decision‑making
Full position description: Click here
Full Time: 70 hours a fortnight
Salary: A salary range between $1,710 and $2,138 per week + superannuation
Closing date: Monday, 29 June 2026 at 5:00pm. However, applications will be assessed as they are received. Interviews may be offered to suitable candidates throughout the campaign - please do not delay submitting your application.
Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Team at people@lismore.nsw.gov.au.
Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are set out in the Local Government (State) Award and in relevant Council policies, procedures, and agreements.
Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
